POD (ROBG-427)
Partnerships for Overcoming the Disasters for a safe region
What’s the goal?
To increase the reactive and preventive capacity in case of forest fire or floods in the Giurgiu - Ruse cross - border cooperation area, as well as to improve the cooperation and communication between the governmental and non - governmental organizations in Romania and Bulgaria in the field of emergency situations.
What’s the budget?
994,135.10 euro, out of 845,014.81 euro ERDF
Who is doing it?
Lead Beneficiary (LB): Giurgiu County Council
Beneficiary 2 (B2): Bulgarian Red Cross (BRC)
Beneficiary 3 (B3): Red Cross Giurgiu Branch
Beneficiary 4 (B4): University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”
When is it happening?
Start date: 26.05.2020
End date: 25.12.2023
Duration: 43 months
Where is it happening?
Ruse in Bulgaria
Giurgiu in Romania
How is it going to happen?
- Training of Trainers on awareness raising and floods preparedness among the general population;
- Organizing one seminar for prevention of the personnel involved in the management of forest fires and floods in the Giurgiu - Ruse area;
- Development of "Info Days" for forest fires and floods in the Giurgiu – Ruse area;
- Flood preparedness of population Ruse and Giurgiu area;
- Organization of Round tables and conferences;
- Providing operational centres with modern communication and intervention equipment for floods and forest fires.
What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?
Programme outputs:
- 4 of joint partnerships in the field of joint early warning and emergency response
- 276.000 - Population benefiting from flood protection measures
- 500.000 - Population benefiting from forest fire protection measures
– 500.000 - Population benefiting from actions of risk management
Programme results: The quality of the joint risk management in the CBC area
Project status (reflected in progress reports)
The project has ended on 25.12.2023.
The following progress has been achieved during the project implementation period:
The conferences for launching the project were organized in 2020, online on the 28th of July by the LB and on the 30th of September 2020 by the B2- Bulgarian Red Cross.
LB – Giurgiu County Council received on 14.09.2022 two Water trucks (20 tons) with pump which will be used by ESI Giurgiu for interventions in case of floods or forest fires.
On 10.03.2023 took place the reception of the emergency intervention equipment (Respiratory protection devices, thermal imaging integrated in the mask).
A common strategy for intervention and preventive action against forest fires in the Giurgiu - Ruse area was developed and can be accessed at the following link: https://emergencysituationsrobg.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Strategie-rezumat-engleza_en-1.pdf
A joint partnership was concluded on 06.12.2023 between Giurgiu County Council and Giurgiu County Prefect Institution, Ruse Regional Administration, Emergency Situation Inspectorate Giurgiu, Giurgiu Municipality, Comana Municipality, Singureni Municipality, Prundu Municipality, Izvoarele Municipality, Schitu Municipality, Gostinu Municipality and Dve Mogili Municipality.
B2 – Bulgarian Red Cross, participated at the trainings and Info Days organized by Beneficiary 3 – Red Cross Giurgiu Branch and also participated at the signing of collaboration protocols between B3 and institutions responsible for flooding and forest fire intervention in the Giurgiu-Ruse cross-border cooperation area.
During the period 28.02-01.03.2023, B2 organized an Info Day in Ruse which was attended by 58 people, 15 of them from Romania.
During the period 23-24.03.2023 a round table and conference were organized and were attended by 62 participants, 24 of them from Romania.
On 30.03.2023 took place the training of the population according to W.P. 4 - Flood preparedness of the population in the Ruse and Giurgiu area in the municipality of Slivo Pole - the village of Ryahovo and the town of Slivo Pole, as well as in a school in the town of Dve Mogili. Trained persons from the adult population - 49, of which three Romanian citizens, and from the students in high school course - 24 persons.
B3 – Red Cross Giurgiu Branch organized 7 training sessions in the field of flood protection measures. Also organized a round table and a conference (15-16.09.2022) and an event with the institutions responsible for the intervention in the event of floods and forest fires in the Giurgiu-Ruse cross-border cooperation area (29.09-02.10.2022).
During the period 27-28.04.2023 were organized the Info Days in Giurgiu.
The Partnership for training actions and volunteering in flood situations, was concluded on 03.04.2023 between Red Cross Giurgiu Branch and Bulgarian Red Cross, Sport Club of the Fire Safety and Civil Protection Department in Ruse and NGO Association Euroregion Danubius.
The website is updated and it runs at the following address: https://emergencysituationsrobg.com.
B4 – University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev” received the Geographic Information System (GIS) and integrated it into it’s technological environment. This GIS system will help establish a list of areas likely to be affected by forest fires.It was elaborated a bilingual inventory (in Romanian and Bulgarian languages) with areas which can be affected by forest fires in the Giurgiu-Ruse area. Also it was elaborated an assessment of the vulnerabilities and hazards that can be generated by the forest fires in the Giurgiu-Ruse area.
In the period 05-07.04.2023 in Veliko Tarnovo the event titled “Concluding collaboration protocols with the institutions that have attributions in the field of floods and forest fire intervention in the Giurgiu - Ruse cross border cooperation area” was held, organized by the team of the University of Ruse.
On 24th of November 2024 two joint cooperation protocols were concluded by University of Ruse “Angel Kanchev”, namely:
1. Partnership for the Danube river concluded between University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" and Regional administration- Ruse district, Bulgarian Ports infrastructure Company - Ruse, branch Port-Ruse, Regional Historical Museum – Ruse, Giurgiu County Council, National Company Administration of Danube River Ports and County Museum „Teohari Antonescu". This partnership aims at establishing, under the conditions of the law, the general framework of cooperation between the Parties, directed to protection of Danube River and the Danube space from forest fires and floods in the Giurgiu - Ruse region as well as to preservation of the biodiversity, natural and cultural heritage.
2. Partnership agreement for the education of children and young people for sustainable management of forest fires and floods concluded between University of Ruse "Angel Kanchev" and Regional Management of Education – Ruse, Regional Directorate "Fire Safety and Protection of Population, Bulgarian Red Cross, Giurgiu County Council, School Inspectorate-Giurgiu, High School "Ion Maiorescu"-Giurgiu, High School "Nicolae Cartojan"-Giurgiu, Emergency Situation Inspectorate-Giurgiu and Red Cross Giurgiu Branch. This partnership aims at establishing, under the conditions of the law, the general framework of cooperation between the Parties, directed to education of children and young people for sustainable management of forest fires and floods in the Giurgiu - Ruse region.
HAMANGIA (ROBG–407)
Restoration of unique common cultural heritage and promotion of joint tourism product "Hamangia - first civilisation of Old Europe”
What’s the goal?
| The overall objective of the project is to improve the sustainable use of the cultural heritage - the Hamangia Culture in Bulgarian and Romanian Dobrudzha (Dobrogea) Region through joint efforts and actions regarding preservation and valorization of the Hamangia cultural heritage with a view of development of a joint integrated tourism product "Hamangia" and its joint promotion and management. |
What’s the budget?
1,494,037.68euro, out of which 1,269,932.02euro ERDF
Who is doing it?
Lead Beneficiary (LB): Shabla Municipality (Bulgaria)
Beneficiary 2 (B2): Territorial Administrative Unit - Cernavoda Town (Romania)
When is it happening?
Start date: 27.07.2018
End date: 26.11.2023
Duration: 64 months
Where is it happening?
Dobrich (Bulgaria)
Constanta (Romania)
How is it going to happen?
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What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?
Programme outputs: 1 integrated tourism products/services created; 2 common strategies, policies or management plans for valorizing (including raising awareness) the cultural and natural heritage through its restoration and promotion for sustainable economic uses
Programme results: 40,000 tourist overnights in the CBC region
Project status
The project was finalized on 26.11.2023. The following main results were achieved:
1. The project management teams have been established. 2 Press Announcements for the project start were posted on the websites of Shabla and Cernavoda Municipalities;
2. The technical design for the development and reconstruction of the "Archaeological Park Durankulak-Hamangia” in Shabla, has been elaborated by the LB. The contract for works execution was signed on 13.04.2023, the construction site was opened on 21.04.2023. The construction works were finalized on 18.10.2023 (Act no. 15/18.10.2023). In addition, the works included placement of a Ticket Center, extension of the Visitors Center and construction of a connecting pedestrian walkway. The Archaeological park “Durankulak - Hamangia” is opened to the public, having the following work schedule:
Wednesday - Sunday, 10.00 am - 5.00 pm.
Monday and Tuesday – non-working days.
3. The technical design for the Development of the Hamangia Centre in Cernavoda Town, including the two existing buildings allocated for the development of Hamangia Centre and Atelier Ganditorul (Thinker Workshop), has been elaborated by B2. The contract for works execution was signed on 04.08.2021, the construction site was opened on 25.08.2021. The construction works were completed on 31.10.2023. The commissioning process was finalized on 28.12.2023. The Hamangia Center and Thinker Workshop are opened to the public having the following work schedule:
Hamangia Centre – museum site: daily, 8.00 am - 4.00 pm.
Thinker Workshop: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11.00am – 4.00 pm.
4. The project website was developed and is available at www.hamangia.eu in Bulgarian, Romanian and English language;
5. It was developed the joint study on “Hamangia” culture and its impact in the target CB region;
6. The thematic conference "Hamangia" was organized online on 16th of December 2021, through ZOOM platform;
7. There were organized 4 thematic working meetings, during which the cultural and historical heritage sites of Hamangia existing in the target cross-border region, which were included in the joint tourist route, were discussed:
a) Meeting no. 1 in Cernavoda Town, on 28.10.2022
b) Meeting no. 2 in Shabla Town, on 25.11.2022
c) Meeting no. 3 in Cernavoda Town, on 05.12.2022
d) Meeting no. 4 in Shabla Town, on 06.12.2022.
8. The joint tourist route “Hamangia” was developed. The tourist product includes visits to archaeological sites and museums, as well as hands-on experiences such as pottery making workshops and traditional culinary classes. The tour is designed to provide an immersive and educational experience for visitors interested in learning about the history and culture of the region. The joint tourist route starts at the Durankulak-Hamangia Archaeological Park in Shabla Municipality, Bulgaria and ends at the "Hamangia" Centre in the town of Cernavoda, Romania;
9. The guiding tour service based on 50+50 wireless headsets – 90 radio spots (30 in Bulgarian, 30 in Romanian and 30 in English language) was developed by the LB. The service was accepted by the LB on 03.11.2023 and the guiding tour was uploaded on the 100 pcs of MP3 players with headphones, purchased by the both project partners;
10. The virtual tour on the objects of the joint tourist route Hamangia was developed by the LB. The service was accepted by the LB on 17.11.2023. The virtual tour is uploaded on the project website available at the following link https://hamangia.eu/en/home-english/;
11. The LB purchased 18 all-in-one virtual reality glasses. The equipment was accepted by the LB on 12.10.2023. The virtual reality glasses are located at the archaeological complex “Durankulak - Hamangia”;
12. The development of the joint integrated marketing strategy was finalized. The strategy is uploaded on the project website available at the following link:
https://hamangia.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Strategy_EN.pdf;
13. The development of the joint integrated management plan of the tourism product "Hamangia" was finalized. The joint management plan is designed to be relevant and applicable to both partners and is accessible on the project website at https://hamangia.eu/en/results/.
MN-DJ: CLOSER (ROBG-390)
Montana – Dolj : Better access-closer communities
What’s the goal?
The general objective of the project is to develop road infrastructure in the cross-border area by improving access between nodes and the TEN-T network in the region. The proposed project envisages the modernization of two roads - Road II-81 Kostinbrod-Berkovitsa-Montana from km 94 + 000 to km 101 + 199.48, Montana district and road DJ561B Segarcea-Drănic from km 0 + 000 to km 12 + 130, county Dolj with a total length of 19.32 km.
What’s the budget?
7,737,783.80 euros, of which 6,577 116.22 euros ERDF
Who is doing it?
Lead Beneficiary (LB): Road Infrastructure Agency, Bulgaria
Beneficiary 2 (B2): Territorial Administrativ Unit Dolj County, Romania
When is it happening?
Start date: 02.04.2020
End date: 29.12.2023
Duration: 44 months and 28 days.
Where is it happening?
Montana in Bulgaria
Dolj in Romania
How is it going to happen?
- Modernization of the DJ561B Segarcea-Drănic road from km 0 + 000 to km 12 + 130, Dolj county;
- Modernization of the II-81 Kostinbrod-Berkovitsa-Montana road from km 94 + 000 to km 101 + 199.48, Montana district;
- Development of 5 common mechanisms consisting of education and information campaigns (awareness);
- Organizing communication and promotion activities.
What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?
Program achievements: 19.32 km of rehabilitated roads, 3 common mechanisms that facilitate the connection of secondary / tertiary nodes to the TEN-T infrastructure
The results of the program: 67,177 people from the cross-border area will be served by modernized infrastructure leading to TEN-T
Project status
The project is finalized.
On the behalf of LB:
The upgrading of the Road II-81 from km 94+000 to km 101+199, is finalized, and from 18.08.2022 the modernized road is put into use.
Regarding the implementation of road safety and awareness activities, the Road Infrastructure Agency signed on 17.12.2020 a contract for the implementation of road safety and advertising activities, for which it received brochures to be used in the awareness campaign for speed management and human tolerance on roads.
On the behalf of B2:
The upgrading of the County Road DJ 561B km 0+000 to km 12+130, were finalized from 21.12.2023 and the reception of works has been made on 11.03.2024.
Regarding the implementation of road safety and advertising activities, on 30.09.2020 B2 signed a contract for the distribution of various specific promotional materials to target groups within the awareness campaigns.
Within the project was developed a joint package of traffic safety measures, related to their investment objectives, which includes solar radar speed signs, noisy road markings and guardrails reflectors installed at a smaller distance, performed on the modernized road sections in Montana District and Dolj County.
DJ-MN: BET-CON (ROBG-375)
Dolj – Montana: Joint steps for a better connectivity
What’s the goal?
| The overall objective of the project is to improve the development and coordination of cross-border transport systems for better connections to TEN-T network from Dolj and Montana counties. |
What’s the budget?
7,689,268.62 euro, out of which 6,535,878.32 euro ERDF
Who is doing it?
Lead Beneficiary (LB): Territorial Administrative Unit - Dolj County (Romania)
Beneficiary 2 (B2): Road Infrastructure Agency (Bulgaria)
When is it happening?
Start date: 11.07.2018
End date: 31.12.2023
Duration: 65 months and 21days
Where is it happening?
Dolj in Romania
Montana in Bulgaria
How is it going to happen?
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What will be the results (what’s the contribution to the Programme)?
Programme outputs: 19.84 km of upgraded road, 3 joint mechanisms to facilitate the connection of tertiary nodes to TEN-T infrastructure
Programme results: 13,546 people served by modernized infrastructure leading to TEN-T
Project status
The project is completed
Lead Beneficiary:
The execution works were completed, and the reception for the investment objective of LB "Modernization of County Road DJ 561B, km.12+130 - 24+260" was carried out on 15.01.2024. The Solar radar panels were installed on the modernized road. The Solar radar panels are used to calm the speed, thus contributing to increase the degree of safety on the upgraded road sector within the project. Also, within the project, the road map of Dolj County and Montana District was made, which aims to highlight the black spots on the roads in order to warn drivers about possible accidents. This was printed in 500 copies being used in dissemination activities.
Beneficiary 2:
Construction work for the investment objective of B2 "Improvement of Road II-81 from km 86+289 to km 94+000" is completed. The authorization to use the modernized road was issued on 01.02.2022. Also, on the modernized road sector, 4 solar radar panels were installed to measure and display speed, with the same aim of increasing traffic safety.
